MSCHE Requires Zayed University to Show Cause

November 20, 2023

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is requiring that Zayed University show cause and demonstrate why its accreditation should not be withdrawn.

According to Commission policies and procedures, institutions are required to Show Cause when the institution does not appear to demonstrate compliance with one or more Commission standards for accreditation, requirements of affiliation, policies and procedures, or applicable federal regulatory requirements, and there is evidence that the non-compliance is sufficiently egregious that it raises concern about one or more of the following:

The institution has not made sufficient progress toward achieving compliance;
The institution does not appear to demonstrate the capacity to comply with one or more Commission standards for accreditation, requirements of affiliation, policies and procedures, or applicable federal regulatory requirements within 36 months;
The institution is in imminent danger of closing;
The institution has demonstrated a lack of integrity, truthfulness, or responsibility, and the Commission believes that students may be harmed; or
Information collected by the Commission suggests serious concerns related to student achievement, annual enrollment – FTE, financial health, or federal financial responsibility.

For more information and to read the full action, visit the institution directory listing to access Zayed University’s Statement of Accreditation Status (SAS).